Certified Nursing Assistant - Pace

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Job Roles

• Provide care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction and retention, and is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Assist with instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across care settings.
• Assist participant in their home with light housekeeping, medication reminder, and meal preparation.
• Provide personal care to include bathing, dressing, toileting, oral and denture care, hair and skin, shaving, nail trimming, etc.
• Help participant’s to move, turn, get in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair, and ambulate with or without assistive devices.
• Provide physical assistance and attendant care across care settings.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations.  Initiate corrective action as appropriate and report situation to charge person/supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs/weights and reports information to appropriate medical staff following established procedures and protocols.
• Observe and report to immediate supervisor any changes in participant’s physical or mental status; record such observations on appropriate records.
• Participate in case conferences with other members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate.
• Help maintain order and cleanliness of the multi-purpose PACE Center.  Assist with dining area set-up and distribution of meals and snacks as assigned.
• Assist with multi-purpose PACE Center activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED Certificate required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Possess a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate required.
• Current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• DRIVING IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & DRIVES COMPANY VEHICLE
• Requires an active California driver's license for the class required for operation of assigned vehicle
• Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
   

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Experience working with the elderly in a skilled nursing facility, residential care facility, hospital setting, or within a home setting preferred.
• Able to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of staff and/or a patients’ essential forms of living.
• Able to perform a wide range of duties in caring for the older adult population.
• Able to assist with personal care in homes and/or at health-related facilities to include wheelchair and ambulatory transfer between home and various transportation modes.
• Able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to get along well with others and gain cooperation.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full-Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.